CSC Exam

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/CVICU.

I passed the CSC today!!! So happy! Just thought I'd share with everyone :)

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Congrats.. I'm in the process of taking the exam. Can you please tell me what you use to study. Thanks ..

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/CVICU.

Yeah I used the CSC exam materials on the AACN website. They were very good- 3 DVDs total with PowerPoint presentations. It was about 12 hours total of the recorded CSC review course from NTI in 2008. You can order the materials through the AACN website.

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Specializes in CTICU.

It is my opinion that if you work with cardiac patients, you should need little to study. I found the test straight forward. I used the fast facts book by katty white for review.

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Specializes in cv critical care.

Yayy! Congrats! I take mine tomorrow:writing:

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Specializes in CTICU.

congrats.

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

Congrats! I want to take the exam after I get my CCRN.

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I work in a combined cardiac medicine and surgical unit. I passed the CSC in December 2012 and the CMC in Sept 2012. I didn't study for the CSC (and am certainly NOT one of those nursing students who didn't have to study and managed to get 100% on everything). It's what you work with everyday. You should know it or be able to think your way though it (and that that I'm a know-it-all either).

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/CVICU.
I work in a combined cardiac medicine and surgical unit. I passed the CSC in December 2012 and the CMC in Sept 2012. I didn't study for the CSC (and am certainly NOT one of those nursing students who didn't have to study and managed to get 100% on everything). It's what you work with everyday. You should know it or be able to think your way though it (and that that I'm a know-it-all either).

Agreed. After taking it I realized I went a little overboard with the studying but I thought it would be a good review and learned some new info.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

Congratulations!! I won't qualify for the CSC because of the patients I work with, but I would love to take the CMC. I have my PCCN.

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Specializes in CVICU.
Congratulations!! I won't qualify for the CSC because of the patients I work with but I would love to take the CMC. I have my PCCN.[/quote']

You should go for it! I took the Cmc in April! Very tough test but studying for it is a great way to stay sharp!

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.
You should go for it! I took the Cmc in April! Very tough test but studying for it is a great way to stay sharp!

What did you use to study? And I know they are different tests, but how would you compare the CMC to CCRN? I used the Pass CCRN! CD for practice questions so I guess I kind of have an idea on what the CCRN exam is like.

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